Probation Officer (D0832)

DHRM • Hampton, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice is hiring a Probation Officer to provide domestic and delinquent intake services, as well as juvenile probation and parole supervision. The officer will provide interventions and services that support competency development and accountability, encourage juvenile behavioral change, and promote public safety. The department’s mission includes improving the lives of youth and strengthening families and communities across the Commonwealth.

The position requires extensive training during the first 12–18 months of employment. Newly hired officers must complete four weeks of in-person training within their first six months. Day and overnight travel outside of training are routine requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and/or experience with the criminal justice system, including court proceedings.
• Knowledge of techniques for interviewing clients.
• Knowledge of client counseling techniques.
• Knowledge and ability to assess client needs and develop case plans.
• Knowledge and ability to identify community resources and human service agencies to support families.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including creating written reports.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
• A valid driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Complete four weeks of in-person training within the first six months of employment.
• Able to meet routine day and overnight travel requirements outside of training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with juveniles and their families.
• Probation Officer experience.
• Experience with community programming.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services.
• Supervise juveniles on probation and parole.
• Provide interventions and services for competency development and accountability.
• Promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety.
• Assess client needs and develop case plans.
• Identify community resources and human service agencies to support families.
• Interview and counsel clients.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing written reports.

Benefits

• Fourteen paid holidays.
• Paid and unpaid leave, including vacation, sick, family personal, parental, and FMLA leave.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (counseling).
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Additional leave accruals may be available to hired veterans based on total years of military, National Guard, or Reserve service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed